Do you have Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

It is important for menstruating women to understand the symptoms of PCOS in order to receive timely diagnosis and treatment if they suffer from PCOS. However, you should know that this syndrome can present with many symptoms and not all affected women will exhibit all symptoms.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), better known as hyperandrogenic anovulation, is a frightening endocrine disorder caused by a hormonal imbalance in women. A person with PCOS will develop a small fluid-filled cyst in one of her ovaries. Cysts interfere with the normal functioning of the ovaries and can make women feel uncomfortable and weak. When such a situation occurs, you should check-up with the best gynaecologist for pcos in Chennai.

Common Symptoms associated with PCOS

• Irregular menstruation or no menstruation
• Infertility (because of irregular ovulation or anovulation)
• Excessive body hair growth (hirsutism) – Usually on the face, chest, back, or buttocks
• Weight gain
• Hair thinning and hair loss
• Oily skin and acne

PCOD is a condition where the ovaries generate several immature or partially mature eggs. It may have caused due to unhealthy lifestyles, obesity, stress, and hormonal imbalance, etc.

Cause of PCOS

The exact cause of PCOS is still not known yet but –

• Heredity may play a role.
• Several other factors, especially obesity, also contribute to his development of PCOS.
• High-levels of male hormone called androgens
• High androgen levels interfere with the release of eggs from the ovaries and cause irregular menstrual cycles.
• Women who suffer from PCOS have more androgens levels than normal. Higher- androgen levels than usual in women prevents the ovaries in releasing eggs (ovulation) during menstruation. It leads to excess hair growth and acne, two signs of PCOS.
• Insulin is a hormone controlling how the food you eat is converted into energy. Insulin resistance is a condition where the body cells do not respond to the effect of insulin. It raises insulin levels in the blood than normal. Many women with PCOS may develop insulin resistance because –
• if they are overweight or obese
• Have an unhealthy diet.
• Don’t get enough exercise.
• If there is a family history of blood sugar problem (that is type 2 diabetes)
• Over time, insulin resistance could lead to type 2 diabetes

Dr. Inthu M

Best Gynaecologist for PCOS in Chennai

Different stages of PCOS offer different health risks to the affected women. At Maaya Women’s Hospital & Fertility Centre, Dr. Inthu M, the best gynecologist in Chennai for PCOS believes in treating the patients comprehensively. Being led by Dr. Inthu M, we have a team of highly skilled PCOS experts and technicians who devise a dedicated treatment strategy after examining the patient, depending upon varied phases of a woman’s reproductive life.

Our PCOS management and treating procedures are based not only to remove the symptoms but also to clear long-term complications. PCOS complications have gone a major change in the last two decades and it’s affecting nearly 30% of women in the reproductive age group. Arising of PCOS is largely due to the patient’s overall health, nutrition, atmosphere, and genetics that interact in very complicated ways. Get in touch with the best Gynaecologist for PCOS in Chennai, visit our website now!